Category Archives: Features

By: BHS Features Staff November 6, 2024  As early as 1916, Native American Heritage Month was celebrated to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of the Natives. So, November has been Native American Heritage Month every year since 1990. The first reported American Indian Day was in 1916, signed-off by the governor of New York, CharlesContinue reading “Native American Heritage Month”

By: BHS Features Staff October 30, 2024 Tomorrow is the day for free candy, costumes, and many scares, but today, we decided to shine our Jack-o’-lantern on the history of this spooky holiday. The Halloween tradition started with an ancient Celtic festival titled Samhain. People used to dress up in scary costumes and light bonfiresContinue reading “Frightful and Insightful”

By: BHS Features Staff October 23, 2024 Halloween is fast approaching, and aside from costumes, movies, and parties, candy is the most important item. It is no wonder why the dental industry is overly-busy during this season. An overabundance of sugar plus teeth equals a necessary visit. So, what are the top five, most popularContinue reading “Trick-or-Treat”

By: BHS Features Staff October 16, 2024 Since Halloween is roughly two weeks away, why not experience some fun and horror just down the road? Bloodview Haunted House opened its doors last month on September 13. It is an interactive horror show set up by the Lions Club of Broadview Heights. Brooklyn School’s secretary, Mrs.Continue reading “Bloodview Haunted House”

By: BHS Features Staff October 9, 2024 To mix up this week’s column, the BHS Features Staff decided to go back into history and present a profile on Leif Eriksson because his story and journeys are celebrated every October 9. Leif Eriksson discovered the North American continent long before the Pilgrims. On October 9, mostContinue reading “Leif Eriksson Day”

By: BHS Features Staff October 2, 2024 October is The United States’ way of recognizing those who, unfortunately, suffer and have suffered from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society partnered with Imperial Chemical Industries started Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It originated as a week-long awareness campaign but later grew into a month-long event. The originalContinue reading “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”

By: BHS Features Staff September 25, 2024 Who knew the type of impact that a fuzzy, little caterpillar could make on a community and a region? Well, if you do not know, just ask the residents of Vermilion. This upcoming Sunday (September 29) will be the 52nd annual Woolly Bear Festival. Included in this eventContinue reading “Woolly Bear Festival”

By: BHS Features Staff September 18, 2024 Get ready for the 45th Anniversary of the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. From September 19-22, Ravenna (Ohio) is having a hot air balloon fair with various activities to do in Downtown Ravenna and at the Sunbeau Valley Farm.  The admission fee for Sunbeau Valley Farm is $5 with aContinue reading “Balloon A-Fair”

By: BHS Features Staff September 11, 2024 Today during the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terrorists attacks, we honor the memories of those who sadly lost their lives, a devastating event in American history. On the morning of September 11, 2001, four commercial airlines were hijacked by terrorists; those airlines were Flight 11, FlightContinue reading “The Day The World Changed”

By: BHS Features Staff September 4, 2024 Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends are coming up next week on September 12 and will conclude on November 2. This is always a time for families to get together to have some fun with the not-so-scary Fall activities, favorite rides, and main attractions. HalloWeekends is celebrating its 28th anniversary thisContinue reading “HalloWeekends”

By: BHS Features Staff August 28, 2024 Labor Day is The United States’ way of recognizing the contributions of workers and the history of labor in the U.S. The first celebrations of Labor Day were in the 1880s. These celebrations were normally organized and held by workers and unions. As for the reason why weContinue reading “Labor Day”

By: BHS Features Staff May 22, 2024 Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is celebrated on the last Monday of May. It is America’s annual remembrance to honor and mourn the fallen men and women who have served in the U.S. military.  Memorial Day was not always called Memorial Day; it was originally knownContinue reading “We Celebrate Memorial Day”